Cost Segregation Studies

Does your business own a building — or are you considering purchasing one?

Cost segregation takes advantage of accelerated depreciation for many of the costs associated with building, acquiring or renovating a real estate holding. Cost segregation is almost certain to save you significant money if you own or are acquiring real estate that:

• is not for your personal residence
• is worth more than one million dollars
• has been in your possession for less than 10 years
• you plan to hold

ROI of approximately 10x

Cost segregation is an often overlooked way to reduce your tax liability.

Every $1 million in assets reclassified from a 39-year to a 5-year recovery period results in a net present value of more than $200,000. Each proposal details the savings we expect to deliver.

• Income taxes are reduced
• Cash flow improves
• "Catch up” on prior years’ depreciation without expense of amending prior returns
• Benefits for most clients outweigh the cost by factors of ten or more

Our cost segregation affiliate, Ernst & Morris Consulting Group, Inc., has completed more than 10,000 cost segregation studies throughout the United States, resulting in the deferral of over $1 billion in taxes for their clients. Our studies are distinguished by the high level of engineering involvement.

• Not just a paper review
• Engineers conduct a thorough on-site assessment and review architectural drawings, contracts and invoices
• Combined with the tax skill of a CPA who knows your business
• Accurate, reliable reports
• Extensive set of workpapers

Please contact us to discuss how we can help with a cost segregation study.